Need Information About Our March 7-8, 2026 32nd Annual Bakersfield Model Train Show?
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Dedicated To Our Beloved Members Who Have Made Their Last Run
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Links to other railroad related web sites and some model train retailers as GEHAMS is not a model train store!
Did you receive some trains from Santa for Christmas and wanting to get some ideas for what to do to get started in your new hobby? You will have plenty of experience to draw from the members at GEHAMS. With several years of experience, we are sure we have to the answer to all your questions, when it comes to model railroading! Come to our next Open House to get the answers! There is no admission charge to our Open House and is FREE to the public. Click or tap video picture if video doesn't automatically begin to play. Video provided by GEHAMS members, Pat Inase & Doug Wagner.
The Golden Empire Historical & Modeling Society, N Scale Division, Bakersfield, California, has embarked on installing signals on their Tehahchapi Loop-themed layout. On Saturday, December 20, 2025, signals were put through their first shakedown cruise at the December Open House--and they worked! Her is video proof! Click or tap video to start playing.
DECEMBER
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March 7 & 8, 2026
We are no longer accepting seller registrations as we are all booked up! If you'd like to be put on a waiting list or would like more information selling at our 32nd Annual Bakersfield Model Train Show, please click or tap the button below.
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We are open Saturday, March 7, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, March 8, 10 AM to 4 PM. But you must hurry!!!!
If you have any questions about the 32nd Annual Bakersfield Model Railroad Show, please do not hesitate to contact us

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Our next Open House will be Saturday, January 31st, 10:45 AM - 1:00 PM. No admission charge and is FREE TO THE PUBLIC. For further information, please email carldw@aol.com or by phone at (661) 331-6695. Please leave voice mail if there is no answer on the phone.
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